Articles from Plastics Technology (November 1, 2007)

Title	Author	Type	Words
'Green' and growing.	Schut, Jan H.		669
A whole new meaning for plastic/metal 'hybrid'.	Naitove, Matt		292
All-electric press for two-shot molding.			107
Bioplastics Processing Conference: December 4-5, 2007.			385
Carbon nanotubes improve in properties, purity & price.	Sherman, Lilli Manolis		1009
Clean molds with 'green' rust remover.			83
Compact blown film line has syn-torque motors.			132
Complex vacuum tank cools large parts.			156
Controller runs a mold the same on any machine.			193
Creating a mold-repair plan--Part II: the last shot inspection report.	Johnson, Steve		756
Desiccant system for multilayer bottles.			185
Economical, non-flammable mold releases & cleaners.			105
Elastomeric vinyl ester for ballistic protection.			115
Enhanced purge compound.			77
Extruders made in China: they're coming here now.	Schut, Jan H.		3149
Get layflat control without an IBC.			170
High-volume compounder for biopolymers.			140
Higher MDO draw ratios.			194
Hot runners for crate molders.			136
Husky finds a buyer.			56
Induction-heated molds boost LFI efficiency.			279
Industry datebook.		Calendar	329
Injection molding LSR: three 'M's of innovation: mega, micro, and multi.	Knights, Mikell	Cover story	4263
IR oven speeds cure of PEX pipe.			91
Large-part blow molding: stagnant in '07, moderate rise in '08.	Wood, Bill		703
Lighter sleeve label brings recycling benefits.			146
Liquid silicones boast high tear strength.			160
Machine & material innovations highlight SPE Thermoforming Conference.	Grande, Joseph A.	Conference news	1256
Mirror-effect ink for screen printing.			139
Mixer quadruples speed and output.			104
Monomers drive up polyolefin prices.	Sherman, Lilli Manolis; Block, Debbie Galante		1965
More efficient compatibilizer for WPCs.			166
New PET copolymer beats the heat.			63
New soft TPU is abrasion-resistant.			68
New starch-based bioplastics arrive.	Naitove, Matthew H.		1053
Nylon 6 film grades target packing.			75
Nylon 66 stays tough in cold weather.			77
Online 'encyclopedia' of plastics testing.			82
Panel-mount viewer for vision sensors.			65
Portable chillers with dual circuits.			52
Powder coating for in-mold painted SMC.			107
Screenless granulators from a new source.			164
Sensors below frost line tune bubble width.			174
Short neck finish cuts material cost.			241
Shredder tackles tough films.			102
Simulation software includes mold deformation.			173
Soft elastomers meet underhood demands.			179
Special glass makes wind blades lighter.			148
Static charging system for in-mold labels.			121
Teeny-tiny PET vial is injection-blow molded.	Grande, Joseph A.		442
This needle valve leaves no weld lines.			198
Touchscreen controller brings higher precision.			147
UV-stable TPVs cycle 20% to 30% faster.			89
Wood/PP siding arrives.			65